SMC Barber Recruitment 2026: Barber (Male) and Barber (Female) Walk-in Interview in Surat
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a walk-in interview for 8 contractual posts: 4 Barber (Male) and 4 Barber (Female). The posts are for SMIMER Medical College & Hospital and Maskati Charitable Hospital, both run by SMC, where the barber does the shaving work for patients before their operations. The pay is Rs 12,000 fixed per month.
There is no online form and nothing to post. You simply go to the venue in person on 3 December 2026, between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, with your filled form and documents. If you are a 10th pass with 3 years of barber work behind you, read this article fully on GovtJobsAlert.in, because the registration window is only one hour long.
SMC Barber Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Surat Municipal Corporation (Surat Mahanagarpalika) |
| Units | SMIMER Medical College & Hospital and Maskati Charitable Hospital |
| Posts | Barber (Male), Barber (Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Type of Job | Contractual |
| Pay | Rs 12,000 fixed per month |
| Advertisement No. | P.R.O./331/2026-27 (dated 5 November 2026) |
| Job Location | Surat, Gujarat |
| Walk-in Date | 3 December 2026 |
The notice says the walk-in is held to fill these posts on a contract basis for the period that will be mentioned at the time of appointment, and also to make a waiting list. So even if you are not picked for a seat, your name can go on that list.
How Many Posts Are Vacant in SMC Barber Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Barber (Male) (Contractual) | 4 |
| Barber (Female) (Contractual) | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
The notice does not give any category-wise split of these seats, so we are not showing one. Women candidates should look only at the Barber (Female) row, and men at the Barber (Male) row.
What Is the Eligibility for SMC Barber Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Barber (Male) | Std. 10 pass, plus at least 3 years of experience in barber (valand) work |
| Barber (Female) | Std. 10 pass, plus at least 3 years of experience in barber (valand) work |
The experience is not optional. The notice asks for at least 3 years in work related to barber (valand) work, so a fresher with only the 10th pass certificate does not meet the requirement. Your experience certificate counts only if it is on the letterhead of the institution where you worked, as the application form itself states.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not more than 33 years |
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The notice does not say on which date the age is counted, and it does not mention any age relaxation. Do not assume a relaxation applies to you. Carry your birth certificate or school leaving certificate so that your age can be checked at the venue.
What Is the Salary for SMC Barber Recruitment 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly pay | Rs 12,000 fixed |
| Other allowances or monetary benefits | None |
The appointment is on fixed pay under the rules and conditions for contract-based recruitment. The notice states that no other allowance or monetary benefit of any kind will be paid. The period of the contract is not given in the notice; it is to be mentioned at the time of appointment.
What Is the Selection Process for SMC Barber Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | Appear in person with your application and original documents |
The notice names only the walk-in interview. It does not describe any written test, skill test or marking scheme. Those who qualify are appointed on contract, and a waiting list is also prepared.
How to Apply for SMC Barber Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview?
This is an offline, walk-in process. You do not apply online and you do not post the form. The steps below follow the notice.
- Download the application form from the Surat Municipal Corporation website (link in Essential Links). The same form is also printed on pages 2 and 3 of the notification PDF.
- Fill the form in clear handwriting with a ball pen, as the form directs. It asks for your name, address, contact details, sex, date of birth, category, marital status, education and experience.
- Stick a recent passport-size photograph on the form and sign across it.
- Tick the documents you are attaching in the checklist given in the form, and attach only attested copies.
- Keep your original certificates ready for checking.
- Reach D-Block, SMIMER Medical College & Hospital, Umarwada, Surat on 3 December 2026 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM and get registered.
Come at your own cost, because the notice says candidates must attend at their own expense. The registration time is only one hour, so reach the venue early rather than at 10:55 AM.
Documents to Keep Ready
The form lists the documents below, and you tick only the ones you attach. For this job, the experience certificate on the institution’s letterhead and your Std. 10 mark sheet or certificate matter most.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate / School leaving certificate | Proof of age |
| SSC (Std. 10) mark sheet or certificate | Your qualification |
| Experience certificate | Only on the institution’s letterhead |
| Caste, disability, ex-serviceman, non-creamy layer certificate | If applicable to you |
| No-objection certificate from present employer | If you are working now |
| Other education certificates | HSC, diploma, graduation, post-graduation and computer exam certificates, if you have them |
What Are the Important Dates for SMC Barber Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 5 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interview and registration | 3 December 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
Conditions in the Notice
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Contract rules | The appointment is on contract, on fixed pay, under the rules for contract-based recruitment |
| No other benefits | No other allowance or monetary benefit of any kind will be paid |
| Own expense | You must attend and get registered at your own expense, within the stated time |
| Declaration in the form | If any question arises about the details in the form, your candidature becomes ineligible, and if you are already appointed, the appointment is liable to be cancelled |
| Copies | Only attested copies of the certificates are to be attached |
The notice does not mention any application fee.
SMC Barber Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download SMC Barber Official Notification PDF (Advt. P.R.O./331/2026-27)
- Visit SMC Barber Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you live near Surat, hold a Std. 10 certificate and have worked as a barber for 3 years or more, and are not over 33, this contract job is open to you. Prepare the form and attested copies a few days early, and reach the venue on 3 December 2026 before the one-hour window closes. See more Gujarat government jobs and 10th pass government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.